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June 3, 2020 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bee B & B, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee says that when EE was bending a bolt it slipped and shifted EE's weight causing pain in EE's left shoulder and chest area. The employee did not tell the Foreman that EE was injured until 06/08/2020, knowing that if you are injured it is to be reported immediately.

April 27, 2020 KY · Coal driller operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bee B & B, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee stated that EE was getting off of the drill and somehow EE's foot got caught on the drill causing EE to twist right knee. The employee worked the rest of the shift without reporting the accident. The employee didn't show up for work the next day. Then two days later the employee said that EE had went to the ER.

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